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Mississauga votes for data centre moratorium that could set Canadian precedent

A proposed one-year pause on data centre applications was supported 11-0; the bylaw is subject to final approval in September ...
Canada's National Observer

Liberals block hearings on Gordie Howe bridge deal

The move to shut down hearings came as one Liberal MP admitted she had been confused by her own government's position.
Canada's National Observer

No word on return for Clinton, BC, residents as fire burns watershed, power lines

Gregg Jackson, a senior field operations manager with BC Hydro, said the fire has caused "unprecedented damage" to the ...
Canada's National Observer

Wealthsimple teases banned prediction markets as app launched

Wealthsimple's new prediction markets app shows Canadian users popular markets, such as who will win the 2028 US presidential ...
Canada's National Observer

Toronto City Council passes motion demanding Ford repeal Billy Bishop Act, return land

At the meeting, council voted in favour of a motion demanding that the province repeal Bill 110 and, specifically, that it return “the City of Toronto’s land at Toronto Islands and Little Norway Park” ...
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Canada’s cities need a new deal. Ottawa should give it to them

A constitutional amendment granting cities the power to tax and raise revenue is both perfectly logical and politically ...
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House committee meeting today to debate Gordie Howe bridge deal

A House of Commons committee is holding a special meeting today on the Gordie Howe International Bridge as the Liberal ...
Canada's National Observer

The year climate change came for the Tour de France

Record heat, wildfire threats and an unprecedented stage modification highlighted the growing challenge global warming poses ...
Canada's National Observer

This BC coal mine expansion is unpopular with groups on both sides of the border

A slew of environmental groups from BC, Idaho and Montana have been pushing Canada’s environment minister, Julie Dabrusin, to ...
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Ontario says data centres will pay full energy costs — but some say power bills could still rise

Data centre companies will have to cover 100 per cent of their energy costs to connect to Ontario's power grid, Energy ...
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Where data centres are proposed, Ontario voters have questions for their local candidates

Residents are concerned over the risks presented by the developments, which are part of a global boom driven by AI. And the ...
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Canada is on fire, underwater and overheating. Here's what we can do about it

In June, Edmonton recorded more rain in a single weekend than the city typically sees in a month, overwhelming its stormwater system and leaving residents taking turns through the night to bail out ...